Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our Triple Board Program (TBP) offers a unique opportunity to train at the interface of pediatrics and psychiatry, preparing physicians to provide truly comprehensive child- and family-centered healthcare.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1652730C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
11
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
4
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
7304144011
Beeper or Home Call
0
3
0
7
Program Director
First Name
Sansea
Middle Name
Lynn
Last Name
Jacobson
Degrees
MD
Address
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
8th Floor - Office of Residency Training
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2561
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.960269 40.443951)
Program Co-Director
First Name
Katherine
Middle Name
Irene
Last Name
Watson
Degrees
DO
Address
United States
Geolocation
POINT (-95.712891 37.09024)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sansea
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Jacobson
Degrees
MD
Address
Western Psychiatric Inst and Clinic
E503
3811 O'Hara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.960269 40.443951)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
10.70
% Female
78.90
% Male
21.10
Total Physician
217
Total Non Physician
106
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
21.10
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $71,307 | 17 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $73,802 | 17 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $76,386 | 17 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $79,059 | 17 | 999 |
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Total Positions
10
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://dam.upmc.com/-/media/upmc/careers/gme/documents/benefits-summary.pdf?rev=9c8bf0308d794ad880ee146d0587dfc3&hash=D2016BB45EF7C63A4F86A4BC06A887E9
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Min number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
1
Max number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
3
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On